Significant Contributing Properties
The 36 contributing properties contain 70 total buildings and structures. Of these 47 buildings and 9 structures, along with four sites, are considered historic resources of the district. None have yet been listed separately on the Register. Eight other buildings (mostly garages), and one structure, are of late 20th-century construction and are not considered contributing.
- Hophni Smith House, 400 Stage Road. A 1 1⁄2-story saltbox house built c. 1750. Moved to its present site in mid-19th century.
- David Smith-Jeremiah Knight House, 315 Stage Road. A 2 1⁄2-story Federal frame house with rear extension added later. A portion is believed to have been the house Smith built in 1741.
- Smith-Knight Grist Mill, next to house. Remains of foundation and other structures like dam, race and flume survive from 1750 construction. Large mill pond is now the center of a village park.
- McGarrah's Inn, also known as Goff's Tavern, 300 Stage Road. First built c. 1800, it was chartered as Cornerstone Lodge in 1814, making it the oldest Masonic lodge in the state. Expanded to present form in 1839. Served as residence of village mayor and Nuremberg Trials prosecutor Frederick Hulse. Recently purchased by local Masons to restore and return to original use.
- Monroe Cemetery, north side of NY 17M. Graveyard of early settlers, later expanded in 19th century. Funerary art from both periods.
- Monroe Cheese Company, 30 Mill Pond Road. Three-story brick Italianate factory dating to c. 1880.
- Monroe Presbyterian Church, 142 Stage Road. Greek Revival church built in 1853 fronted with fluted columns topped with molded frieze. One of Monroe's most visible landmarks.
- Monroe Racetrack. In undeveloped land south of Stage. Site of harness racing in early 20th century. Gravel track remains.
- Monroe Theatre, 34 Mill Pond Parkway. 1940s masonry Classical Revival theatre with four stone pilasters supporting a frieze and pediment.
- Judge William Seaman House, 160 Stage Road. First built as tavern in 1809, moved back from the road and renovated in 1850. Greek Revival and Italianate detailing added at that time. Original porch removed in 1930s.
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